ORIGINAL: Torch39
Well now I need a new motor, was attempting to take off the cooling head which i have done before, the screw stripped out.. Now I cant get it off.
Something going on in the front diff too, I spin one will in one direction they both spin fine, but if I spin in the other direction on of the wheels get stuck and does not spin..
No idea what that problem is.
May be time to hang in my hat, love this hobby but it does not love me back.
Common Torch, don't give up, you'll get it figured out. The diff issue is likely a cheap fix, just take it apart and see what's binding. Is the problem the tranny locking up? The Tornado S30 was not designed to go backwards, I'm pretty sure the one way bearing will prevent the drivetrain from going in reverse. As far as the engine goes, you may have to cut the cooling head off to get to the stripped screw. The head is around $25 to replace. Worst case scenario you find a complete engine assembly from a new tear down on eBay. You can usually find them complete with the carb, pipe, pullstart and clutch bell for around $90.